With over 30 years serving Central Valley businesses and the local people and families who breathe life into them, Oak Valley Community Bank is committed to relationship banking at its best. Driven by a team of strong women leaders, Oak Valley is expanding in the Capital Region.
Today, Oak Valley has 18 branches and nearly $2 billion in assets. The Sacramento and Roseville offices are led respectively by Branch Managers Suzi Lewis and Kristin Griffin. They are supported by Cathy Ghan, head of the Commercial Real Estate Group, Sarah Williams, who leads Treasury Management, Laura Weaver, area manager, and Mona Dmitrenko, commercial banking officer.
Their passions for authenticity and positivity and goals of empowering their community are what drive them to help their customers every day. “Our roles require adaptability — listen, watch and anticipate each client’s needs and be able to advise or support accordingly. By building new relationships and deepening existing ones, we can cultivate lifelong customers,” says Kristine Griffin, VP branch manager.
“Women are natural relationship builders, with colleagues and clients alike. In banking, this quality makes for great understanding and fosters strong connections which enable us to overcome challenges to exceed client expectations.” – Kristine Griffin, VP Branch Manager, Roseville
Oak Valley Community Bank takes pride in its ability to offer customized credit solutions decided on quickly by local, experienced banking professionals. The bank is excited about the opportunity the Roseville branch provides to introduce their unique brand of first-class service to a new audience of prospective clients.
“If you’re building, buying or banking on the Greater Sacramento region, we’d love to learn more about your plans,” says Cathy Ghan, EVP Commercial Real Estate.
Understanding that business banking comes with a certain amount of complexity, the bank has embraced digital channels to expedite transactions and add convenience while keeping branches open to ensure clients who desire in-person consultation continue to have the option to receive that level of interaction and collaboration.
Over the next decade, Branch Manager Suzi Lewis says she’s confident Oak Valley can continue to expand and be a positive influence in the community. “We intend to keep advancing and expand relationships throughout our footprint, especially in the Sacramento region. We listen intently to our clients, new and old, to ensure we understand their needs and are equipped to help their businesses grow and thrive,” she says.
